Krist Azizian

Krist Azizian, chief pharmacy officer at Keck Medicine of USC

Krist Azizian, PharmD, MHA
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Keck Medicine of USC

Krist Azizian, PharmD, MHA, serves as chief pharmacy officer for Keck Medicine of USC as well as Keck Medical Center of USC.

Azizian oversees all pharmacy operations across the health system, including the Keck Medicine of USC Specialty Pharmacy. He also serves as executive director of health systems for the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Previously, Azizian served as chief regional oncology officer for USC Care and Ambulatory Services, playing a vital role in shaping Keck Medicine’s presence in surrounding communities and helping to launch expanded oncology services in regions such as Arcadia, Orange County, Santa Clarita, Koreatown and Buena Park.

Prior to joining Keck Medicine, Azizian held director of pharmacy services positions at Providence Tarzana Medical Center and West Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Azizian received his bachelor’s degree in gerontology and doctorate in pharmacy from USC before completing his Executive Master of Health Administration from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.

When not in the office, he enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his family.


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